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Nolan Ryan Fast Facts

January 14, 2021 12:31 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, nicknamed “Ryan Express.” He played for 27 seasons, won 324 games,…

Prosecutors seek to modify Kyle Rittenhouse’s bond agreement after they say he displayed racist signs

January 14, 2021 12:19 PM CNN Newsource

Prosecutors are asking the Kenosha County Circuit Court to modify the bond conditions of Kyle Rittenhouse, who is facing homicide charges in the…

The son of Captain America’s co-creator says Capitol Hill rioters misrepresented the superhero

January 14, 2021 12:15 PM CNN Newsource

The son of the co-creator of comic book hero Captain America said he was “appalled” and “disgusted” when he saw Capitol Hill…

Queens man in custody after stabbing and possible poisoning leaves 1 dead, 3 critical

January 14, 2021 12:01 PM CNN Newsource

One man is in custody in a deadly incident in Queens, New York, on Thursday morning that features a bloody pair of scissors and a possible poisoning,…

Andrew Yang announces candidacy for New York mayor with surprising endorsement

January 14, 2021 11:03 AM CNN

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang officially jumped into the crowded race to become the next mayor of New York City on Thursday…

Oldest quasar and supermassive black hole discovered in the distant universe

January 14, 2021 10:19 AM CNN Newsource

The most distant quasar and the earliest known supermassive black hole have been discovered, shedding light on how massive galaxies formed in the…

National Mall will be closed on Inauguration Day due to security concerns

January 14, 2021 9:58 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Mall will be closed to the general public on Inauguration Day due to security concerns, according to an official…

Former Michigan governor faces charges for the Flint water crisis that left 12 people dead

January 14, 2021 9:47 AM CNN

Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding two Michigan officials responsible.…

New $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits start to reach Americans in need

January 14, 2021 9:44 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — Jobless Americans in many states are starting to see heftier unemployment checks, thanks to the $900 billion relief package…

New York attorney general sues NYPD, saying rough treatment of spring protesters part a longstanding pattern of abuse

January 14, 2021 9:33 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general sued the New York Police Department on Thursday, alleging the rough treatment of racial injustice…

General Motors Fast Facts

January 14, 2021 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at General Motors, one of the Big Three US automakers. Facts Major GM automobile brands in the United States are Buick, Cadillac,…

Space Shuttle Columbia Fast Facts

January 14, 2021 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the Space Shuttle Columbia. On February 1, 2003, the Columbia broke up upon re-entry during mission STS-107, killing all seven…

Jacob Blake’s uncle says in opinion piece that Capitol attack is another reminder the US lives under 2 justice systems

January 14, 2021 7:56 AM CNN Newsource

Justin Blake, the uncle of Jacob Blake, says last week’s violent mob that breached the US Capitol reminded him Americans live “under two…

Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of duo Siegfried & Roy, has died

January 14, 2021 6:49 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of the duo Siegfried & Roy, has died at age 81. He entertained millions with…

Here’s why experts and lawmakers say you can’t compare Black Lives Matter protesters to the US Capitol mob

January 14, 2021 6:33 AM CNN Newsource

Hours before President Donald Trump was impeached for his role in inciting last week’s deadly attack, several lawmakers described the rioters…

The Smithsonian is gathering artifacts from the US Capitol riot

January 14, 2021 6:05 AM CNN

The National Museum of American History is collecting objects to help document last week’s deadly riot at the US Capitol, the museum’s…

‘Less lethal’ police weapons tied to serious injuries during George Floyd protests, researchers say

January 14, 2021 5:54 AM CNN Newsource

Many people suffered “projectile injuries,” “eye trauma” and other serious wounds from weapons police used on crowds during…

Dallas is renaming a 4-mile stretch of road in honor of Botham Jean

January 14, 2021 5:53 AM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — Four miles of roadway in Dallas will now bear the name of Botham Jean, the Black man who was murdered in his apartment by an…

Officials say fire in Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh has destroyed hundreds of homes

January 14, 2021 5:38 AM Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A fire in a sprawling Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh has destroyed hundreds of homes. No casualties have been…

California expands who can get a Covid-19 vaccine. But some counties say they don’t have enough supply

January 14, 2021 5:16 AM CNN Newsource

California adults 65 and older are now eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine, state officials announced Wednesday in a bid to boost the number of…

Trinity Rodman, daughter of the NBA legend, drafted 2nd overall in pro soccer league

January 14, 2021 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

Trinity Rodman, a rising star on US soccer youth national teams, was selected second overall by the Washington Spirit in Wednesday’s National…

Black mothers in the UK are four times more likely to die in childbirth than their White counterparts. Little is being done to find out why

January 14, 2021 3:53 AM CNN

When pharmacist Ifeoma Onwuka, known to her friends as Laura, went into hospital to have her daughter, she and her husband hoped the delivery would…

Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci turns himself in, faces murder charge

January 14, 2021 1:21 AM CNN Newsource

Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci turned himself in to police Wednesday and faces a murder charge in connection to a fatal shooting last month, Atlanta Police…

The US just suffered its worst day ever for Covid-19 deaths. But this summer could be ‘dramatically better’

January 14, 2021 12:38 AM CNN

Covid-19 is now killing faster than at any point in 2020. And the new year just started. The US reported its highest number of Covid-19 deaths in one…

No winners of Powerball and Mega Millions drawings push both jackpots to more than $600 million each

January 14, 2021 12:18 AM CNN Newsource

No ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s Powerball lottery drawing, pushing its weekend jackpot to an estimated $640 million.…

Former Michigan governor faces charges for the Flint water crisis that killed 12 people

January 14, 2021 12:15 AM CNN

Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding two Michigan officials responsible.…

NASA scientist pleads guilty to lying about involvement in Chinese government recruitment program

January 14, 2021 12:06 AM CNN Newsource

A senior NASA scientist pleaded guilty Wednesday in a New York federal court to lying about his involvement with a program established by the Chinese…

Bryan Monroe, longtime journalist and former CNNPolitics.com editor, dies at 55

January 13, 2021 9:52 PM CNN Newsource

Bryan Monroe, a journalism professor and former CNNPolitics.com editor who once headed the National Association of Black Journalists and helped guide…

Ex-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder charged with willful neglect of duty related to Flint water crisis

January 13, 2021 9:48 PM CNN Newsource

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and former Flint Public Works director Howard Croft were each charged Wednesday with two counts of willful neglect…

WHO research team arrives in Wuhan to investigate origins of the coronavirus

January 13, 2021 8:49 PM Associated Press

WUHAN, China (AP) — A global team of researchers has arrived in the Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to investigate…